“The new commandment is both very simple and very complex. To give my life for love is not for me one giant act, for instance taking a bullet for someone. There could be an occasion when that is the expression of my love, but that’s not what I aim for in following Christ.”
“You planted your holy song, O Lord, in laughing brook and rambling river fed by rain before time.”
“Our hearts ache for the all those who mourn this week, and as Episcopalians join with countless persons of good will I’m praying for the power of love to overcome the forces of hatred and violence.”
“My daughter cheers, ‘Summer’s coming!’ I join her in that song of hopefulness and joy. But for now, for today, it’s spring. The season of resurrection and new life.”
“I am terribly shocked and deeply saddened by the barbarous acts of violence brought on innocent worshippers at Easter Sunday services”, Bishop Dhiloraj said in a statement. “The Church of Ceylon unreservedly condemns these cowardly and cruel acts of terrorism and conveys our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and have been hurt.
“Now they are opening a crack for another’s well being. And at table they know him by his blessing and breaking of the bread.”
How do we share the good new of resurrection in the rest of our lives?
Luci and Jordan reach the end of the Bible.
Easter is about the power of kept promises and the persistence of hope
